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Luke Edmonds is a member of the sports staff for the Herald for Fall 2023.

Luke Edmonds, Sports Reporter

Luke Edmonds is a member of the sports staff for the Herald for Fall 2023.

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WKU Head Coach Steve Lutz puts his head in his hands towards the end of the second half of WKU’s game against Marquette during the March Madness Round of 64 at the Gainbridge Field house in Indianapolis on Friday, March 22, 2024. Marquette won 87-69 and advanced to the second round of the tournament.

Steve Lutz accepts head coaching job at Oklahoma State

Luke Edmonds, Sports reporter
April 1, 2024
WKU guard Don McHenry (2) drives the lane against Marquette’s Stevie Mitchell (4) during the March Madness Round of 64 at the Gainbridge Field house in Indianapolis on Friday, March 22, 2024.

WKU mens basketball falls in round of 64

Luke Edmonds, Sports reporter
March 22, 2024
WKU guard Christian Lander (4) competes for a rebound with NMSU guard Jaden Harris (13) in WKU’s Senior Night game in the Diddle Arena on Feb 17.

WKU mens basketball heads to Indianapolis for round of 64 match-up against Marquette

Luke Edmonds, Sports reporter
March 22, 2024
Guard Don McHenry (2) drive the lane during WKU's game against LA Tech on Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2024.

WKU mens basketball to face Marquette in first round of NCAA tournament

Luke Edmonds, Sports reporter
March 17, 2024
Forward Dontaie Allen (11) goes up for a layup during WKU's game against Louisiana Tech on Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2024.

WKU mens basketball clinches first NCAA tournament bid since 2013

Luke Edmonds, Sports reporter
March 16, 2024
WKU head coach Steve Lutz ahead of a home game against Sam Houston University in the Diddle arena on Thursday, Feb. 1.

WKU looks to clinch first NCAA tournament bid since 2013 in C-USA championship

Luke Edmonds, Sports reporter
March 16, 2024
WKU mens basketball advances to C-USA championship

WKU mens basketball advances to C-USA championship

Luke Edmonds, Sports reporter
March 15, 2024
Forward Babacar Faye (5) drives the ball to the basket during Western Kentucky University's game against Louisiana Tech on Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2024.

WKU mens basketball set to face MTSU in C-USA semifinals

Luke Edmonds, Sports reporter
March 15, 2024
LA Tech's guard Tyler Henry (3) shoots a field goal during a game at E.A Diddle Arena on Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2024.

WKU mens basketball advances in C-USA tournament with win against New Mexico State

Luke Edmonds, Sports reporter
March 14, 2024
Guard Teagan Moore (30) attempts a layup during WKU's game against LA Tech on Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2024.

WKU mens basketball opens up C-USA tournament against New Mexico State

Luke Edmonds, Sports reporter
March 14, 2024
Forward Dontaie Allen (11) goes up for a layup during WKU's game against Louisiana Tech on Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2024.

WKU mens basketball loses at Liberty

Luke Edmonds, Sports reporter
March 9, 2024
Guard Khirstian Lander (4) drives the ball to the basket during WKU's game against Louisiana Tech on Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2024.

WKU mens basketball looks to end regular season with win at Liberty

Luke Edmonds, Sports reporter
March 9, 2024
LA Tech's guard Sean Newman Jr. (4) drives the lane during a game against WKU at E.A Diddle Arena on Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2024.

WKU mens basketball drops third straight game at FIU

Luke Edmonds, Sports reporter
March 2, 2024
Guard Khirstian Lander (4) drives the ball to the basket during WKU's game against Louisiana Tech on Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2024.

WKU mens basketball looks to end two-game losing streak

Luke Edmonds, Sports reporter
March 2, 2024
Forward Babacar Faye (5) drives the ball to the basket during Western Kentucky University's game against Louisiana Tech on Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2024.

WKU mens basketball falls to Louisiana Tech

Luke Edmonds, Sports reporter
February 28, 2024
Tyrone Marshall (left), Don McHenry (middle), and Babacar Faye celebrate Faye's lay up during the second half of WKU's game against NMSU on Saturday, Feb. 17.

WKU mens basketball looks to bounce back against conference leader

Luke Edmonds, Sports reporter
February 28, 2024
WKU guard Christian Lander (4) competes for a rebound with NMSU guard Jaden Harris (13) in WKU’s Senior Night game in the Diddle Arena on Feb 17.

WKU mens basketball falls to rival MTSU

Luke Edmonds, Sports reporter
February 24, 2024
New Mexico State guard Femi Odukale (11) attempts to break past WKU Forward Babacar Faye (5) in WKU’s Senior Night game against NMSU in the Diddle Arena on Feb. 17.

WKU mens basketball looks to complete season sweep of MTSU

Luke Edmonds, Sports reporter
February 24, 2024

College Heights Huddle: Episode 1

Luke Edmonds and Michael Givner Jr.
February 23, 2024
WKU guard Don Mchenry handles the ball en route to a 25 point showing in WKU's 90-80 win against UTEP.

WKU mens basketball wins at home against UTEP

Luke Edmonds, Sports reporter
February 15, 2024
WKU mens basketball looks for revenge against UTEP

WKU mens basketball looks for revenge against UTEP

Luke Edmonds, Sports reporter
February 15, 2024
Forward Tyrone Marshall Jr. (24) and the bench celebrate guard Tyler Olden’s first three-pointer this season during a home game against MTSU in the Diddle arena on Saturday, Feb. 3.

Hilltoppers collect huge win at Louisiana Tech

Luke Edmonds, Sports Reporter
February 7, 2024
WKU mens basketball looks for big win over conference frontrunner

WKU mens basketball looks for big win over conference frontrunner

Luke Edmonds, Sports Reporter
February 7, 2024
Guard Don McHenry (2) shoots a free throw during a home game against Florida International University on Thursday, Jan. 25. WKU won 105-91.

What history says about Don Mchenry’s Conference Player of the Year case

Luke Edmonds, Sports Reporter
February 6, 2024
Forward Rodney Howard, right, goes up for a layup in the Diddle arena on Saturday, Feb 3. WKU won 88-65.

WKU mens basketball bounces back against rival MTSU

Luke Edmonds, Sports Reporter
February 3, 2024
Guard Teagan Moore (30) stares down the ball before a free throw during WKU's game against Sam Houston in the Diddle arena on Thursday, Feb. 1.

WKU mens basketball looks to bounce back against rival MTSU

Luke Edmonds, Sports Reporter
February 3, 2024
Forward Dontaie Allen (11) goes for a three-point field goal during the first half of WKU's game against Sam Houston on Thursday, Feb. 1.

Breaking down the final five minutes in WKU’s loss to Sam Houston

Luke Edmonds, Sports reporter
February 2, 2024
Forward Tyrone Marshall (24) runs to the goal during the first half of WKU's game against Sam Houston on Thursday, Feb. 1.

WKU falls to Sam Houston

Luke Edmonds, Sports Reporter
February 1, 2024
Guard Brandon Newman blocks an FIU layup during a home game against the Florida International University in the Diddle arena on Thursday, Jan. 25, 2024.

Hilltoppers looking for revenge against Sam Houston

Luke Edmonds, Sports Reporter
January 31, 2024
Members of the student section hold up signs in honor of loved ones who have had cancer during a home game against the Florida International University in the Diddle arena on Thursday, Jan. 25, 2024.

WKU men’s basketball ‘pink out’ scores big against cancer

Luke Edmonds, Sports Reporter
January 31, 2024
Guard Teagan Moore (30) goes up for a layup during a home game against Florida International University on Thursday, Jan. 25.

Hilltoppers collect much needed win against FIU

Luke Edmonds, Sports Reporter
January 25, 2024
Hilltoppers set to face FIU in inaugural 'Wear Pink' game

Hilltoppers set to face FIU in inaugural ‘Wear Pink’ game

Luke Edmonds, Sports Reporter
January 25, 2024
A cheerleader runs with a WKU flag after the first touch down during a game against the University of South Florida at Smith Stadium in Bowling Green on Saturday, Sept. 2.

WKU lands TJ Finley in transfer portal

Luke Edmonds, Sports Reporter
January 23, 2024
WKU drops second straight conference game at UTEP

WKU drops second straight conference game at UTEP

Luke Edmonds, Sports Reporter
January 20, 2024
Hilltoppers look to bounce back at UTEP

Hilltoppers look to bounce back at UTEP

Luke Edmonds, Sports Reporter
January 20, 2024
Hilltoppers blow 23-point lead to New Mexico State

Hilltoppers blow 23-point lead to New Mexico State

Luke Edmonds, Sports Reporter
January 18, 2024
Senior guard Khristian Lander (4) drives the ball past

Hilltoppers prepare for Thursday night battle against New Mexico State

Luke Edmonds, Sports Reporter
January 18, 2024
Hilltoppers take conference opener against Liberty

Hilltoppers take conference opener against Liberty

Luke Edmonds, Sports Reporter
January 6, 2024
Hilltoppers set to host Liberty to tip-off conference play

Hilltoppers set to host Liberty to tip-off conference play

Luke Edmonds, Sports Reporter
January 3, 2024
Redshirt senior guard/forward Dontaie Allen (22) attempts to stop a pass from a Kentucky State player during the November 19 game at E.A. Diddle Arena.

Late defensive stand gives WKU the win over Austin Peay

Luke Edmonds, Sports Reporter
December 16, 2023
Forward Babacar Faye (5) drives in the paint for two points during the game against Kentucky State on Nov. 18, 2023 at E.A. Diddle Arena.

WKU defeats EKU in 161st ‘Battle of the Bluegrass’

Luke Edmonds, Sports reporter
December 3, 2023
Forward Caitlin Staley (22) goes up for a layup during a game against the Mercer Bears in the Diddle arena on Monday, Nov. 6, 2023.

WKU Women’s Basketball defeats Bucknell 63-45 after slow start

Luke Edmonds, Sports Reporter
November 21, 2023
A cheerleader runs with a WKU flag after the first touch down during a game against the University of South Florida at Smith Stadium in Bowling Green on Saturday, Sept. 2.

Home field advantage: WKU’s struggle to ‘pack the Houch’

Luke Edmonds and Jake McMahon
November 17, 2023
Guard Alexis Mead (3) drives the lane during a game against Cornell University in the Diddle arena on Monday, Nov. 13, 2023.

WKU Women’s Basketball falls at Vanderbilt 77-74

Luke Edmonds, Sports Reporter
November 15, 2023
Guard Don McHenry (2) goes after a defensive rebound during a game against the Kentucky Wesleyan College Panthers in the Diddle arena on Monday Nov. 6, 2023.

WKU Basketball defeats Murray St in 89th all-time matchup

Luke Edmonds, Sports Reporter
November 14, 2023
Forward Odeth Betancourt (21) during a game against Cornell University in the Diddle arena on Monday, Nov. 13, 2023.

WKU Women’s Basketball defeats Cornell to move to 3-0 on season

Luke Edmonds, Sports Reporter
November 13, 2023
Guard Brandon Newman (10) attempts to pass the ball through Panthers defense during the first game of the season in the Diddle arena on Monday Nov. 6, 2023.

WKU’s absent 3-Point ability critical in loss to Wichita State

Luke Edmonds, Sports Reporter
November 9, 2023
Guard Khristian Lander shoots a three-pointer during a game against the Kentucky Wesleyan College Panthers in the Diddle arena on Monday, Nov. 6, 2023.

Hilltoppers cruise past Kentucky Wesleyan in Season Opener

Luke Edmonds, Sports Reporter
November 6, 2023
Guard Karris Allen (32) shoots a three pointer during a game against the Mercer Bears in the Diddle arena on Monday, Nov. 6, 2023.

Lady Tops Inch Out Mercer in Season Opener

Luke Edmonds, Sports Reporter
November 6, 2023
Steve Lutz (right) jokes with WKU President Timothy Caboni (left) while fielding questions during a press conference announcing his accession to head coach of the men’s basketball team in the Jack and Jackie Harbaugh Stadium Club building on Monday, March 20, 2023. Lutz made the move to WKU from Texas A&M Corpus Christi.

WKU Men’s Basketball hosts preseason media day

Luke Edmonds, Sports Reporter
October 20, 2023
Sports betting on apps such as FanDuel and DraftKings was legalized in Kentucky on Thursday, Sept. 28 at 6 a.m. The online launch came two weeks after the state launched its in-person sports wagering. In the first two weeks, gamblers have wagered over $4.5 million.

A Kentuckian’s guide to legal sports betting

Luke Edmonds, Sports Reporter
October 20, 2023
Western Kentucky University Hilltoppers redshirt sophomore Paola Cortez backhands the ball to Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis Jaguars redshirt senior Meghan Bernard on the afternoon of Sunday, Feb. 6, 2022, at Michael O. Buchanon Park’s tennis facility. WKU won the match 7-0.

WKU Tennis wraps up play at Samford Round Robin

Luke Edmonds, Sports Reporter
October 16, 2023
Steve Lutz (right) jokes with WKU President Timothy Caboni (left) while fielding questions during a press conference announcing his accession to head coach of the men’s basketball team in the Jack and Jackie Harbaugh Stadium Club building on Monday, March 20, 2023. Lutz made the move to WKU from Texas A&M Corpus Christi.

Hilltoppers Men’s Basketball Team Celebrates 50 Years of Barren County High School

Luke Edmonds, Sports Reporter
October 12, 2023
The regents approved the construction of new facilities for WKU's softball and soccer programs

WKU to Unveil Cutting-Edge Women’s Athletic Facility

Luke Edmonds, Sports Reporter
September 18, 2023
WKU Hilltoppers redshirt junior shooting guard Dontaie Allen (11) guards MTSU Blue Raiders junior guard Eli Lawrence (5) during the first half of the match against the MTSU Blue Raiders on Thursday, Feb. 9, 2023 at Diddle Arena in Bowling Green, Ky. WKU won the match 93-89.

2023 – 2024 Basketball WKU Non-Conference Schedule Released

Luke Edmonds, Sports Reporter
September 13, 2023
Tom Ellard looks towards the ball he just punted during WKU’s practice at Feix Field in Bowling Green, Ky. on Tuesday, August 29, 2023.

From Down Under to the Top of the Hill

Luke Edmonds, Sports Reporter
September 1, 2023
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